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Granville Commissioners Begin Roles With NCACC
Two Granville County commissioners have begun leadership roles with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The NCACC kicked off a new term with the swearing in of new district directors, which include local commissioners Tony Cozart and Zelodis Jay, according to information from the NCACC. Jay begins a two-year term as the District 8...
G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Site Of Nov. 12 Gift Box Giveaway
There will be a gift box giveaway this Saturday, Nov. 12 at G.R.A.C.E. Ministries on Burr St., Henderson. All are welcome to participate in coming out to this event is welcome. Organizers said vehicles should enter at 215 Crozier St. Each box contains various household items valued at more than $100 each and will be...
TownTalk: ‘Clearview Today’ Show Airs On WIZS M-F At 10 A.M.
One of the team members at Clearview Church describes pastor Dr. Abidan Shah as a scholar with a pastor’s heart. That’s a winning combination, to be sure. And the Henderson church has launched a new show called Clearview Today to share his insights and message to others. John Galantis and Ryan Hill are two members...
Men’s Shelter Open; Donations Needed
The local men’s shelter opened a month ago – one month earlier than last year. That puts Delthine Watson and others who work with Community Partners of Hope closer to their goal of being able to provide emergency housing year-round instead of just during the winter months. In a recent update, Watson, who is CPOH’s...
Bridgestone Bandag Gets $450,000 Reuse Grant For Expansion Project
Information courtesy of Terry Hobgood, Granville County public information officer The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced the award of a Building Reuse Grant in the Existing Building category to Bridgestone Bandag, LLC of Oxford. A $450,000 grant will support the renovation of a 225,000 square-foot building. Bridgestone Bandag will invest $1,623,990 into the project that will...
TownTalk: Preparing For Open Enrollment For Medicare
The Open Enrollment for Medicare is now underway, and it is the time for those enrolled in Medicare to do a little research and decide if they need to make any changes in their current plans. The open enrollment period for Medicare ends Dec. 7. Lisa Barker is the Northeast regional manager for SHIIP –...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-02-22 Noon
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SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks
Doc Ayscue, George Hoyle and John Rose remember Eddie Hicks, Vance County sports legend and community advocate who died on Monday. Click Play Below WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Remembering Eddie Hicks ...
Alyssa Blair Named Oxford Downtown Development Director
Alyssa Blair has been selected to be Oxford’s downtown development director. Blair is a familiar name and face in city government – she has been Oxford’s communications specialist since September 2019, according to information from City Manager M. Alan Thornton. An Oxford native, Blair said she looks forward to her new role. “I am excited...
Fall Bazaar, Country Breakfast Saturday At First United Methodist Church
The United Women in Faith will host their Fabulous Fall Bazaar, Country Sausage Breakfast and Tag Sale this Saturday, Nov. 5 at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the event. The bazaar and tag sale...
